Quick Guide: Windows 8 File Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts

As you probably know by now if you’re one of the 40 million Windows 8 adopters, the new Microsoft operating system comes with an upgraded version of Windows Explorer called File Explorer.

It boasts all the features of the traditional Windows Explorer, but in addition it also comes with some very special goodies, such as a new Ribbon-based interface and a few more tools.

As always, users can easily explore all these features with any mouse out there, but if you really wish to make the most of the new File Explorer, you need to work like a pro. With keyboard shortcuts, that is.

The new File Explorer was designed in such a way that it would make a third-party file manager almost useless on Windows 8. At least, that’s what Microsoft hopes.

While the GUI has been improved to increase your workflow and make all the features easily accessible, File Explorer also comprises several customization options and file view modes, each supposed to help you manage all items stored on your computer easier than on any other Windows version.

So here’s the complete list of keyboard shortcuts for the built-in Windows 8 File Explorer: